Load Bearing Wall Parallel To Floor Joists. In addition to this a structural column is isolated in this type of load-bearing structure. To support the heavy drywall used as sheathing on the fire break wall studding was added from the top plate of the lower wall up to the rafters.
Tilt the wall onto its bottom plate and hoist it upright. Space nails at least 24 inches on center or according to local requirements. An example of a load bearing wall call be seen on the right.
Ideally if a load-bearing wall runs parallel to floor joists then it should sit directly over a beam or a joist supported by a load-bearing wall below.
Generally load bearing walls are perpendicular to the joists they support. Bearing walls are designed to have provided adequately. However the floor joists. The wall that she wants to remove runs parallel to the floor joists.
